Wanted Down Under starts again...
Jan 11th 2011, 2:32 pm
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Jan 11th 2011, 2:35 pm
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Looking forward to it mate. Won't see it till Friday night though but. sky+ them while I'm at graft.
Rental options really need to be looked at in this. Anyone moving out would be mad to jump straight into a purchase now - in my opinion of course. Rent and pay way less than the interest on a mortgage while you test the waters. The dip may even just be around the corner too.
Rental options really need to be looked at in this. Anyone moving out would be mad to jump straight into a purchase now - in my opinion of course. Rent and pay way less than the interest on a mortgage while you test the waters. The dip may even just be around the corner too.
Jan 11th 2011, 3:02 pm
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What I will do is watch the show and then never look at another forum ever again from that point lol! Its all new to us as well, we dont get a preview except the F& F video which we were filmed with - haven't a clue how it will pan out. I hope they don't show the bit where I bungey jumped naked with two Ice Cream cones covering important places yelling ...''and my decision is''....
Jan 11th 2011, 3:03 pm
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Like the comments!!
If you can keep going till Friday ( and I dont blame you in the slightest if you dont) that programme may throw up a different slant:
Businessman not seeking employment but business relocation - not seen I don't think before. Professional background to work if business doesn't make it.
Children 3 & 8 - no boyfriends/Girlfriends that I know of.
Living in South East England - house sold - but sensibly renting till move and wanting to rent when out in OZ - so you will see rental options - thats new!!
Not Adelaide - phew!
Wife hates her parents! Has no mates and doesnt give a toffee if they care. kids prefer munching on sweets to crying at tv!! (that might be a lie).
Beach people moving to a coast location
Been there before heaps, so all research done. Certainly aware that it is pricey and getting worse for a relocation.
I cant promise the editing wont be against us, but we gave it our best shot and tried to break free from the shackles. Didn't meet Nicky, but nobody has.
Now Ive said all this, I bet its the worst of the lot lol
If you can keep going till Friday ( and I dont blame you in the slightest if you dont) that programme may throw up a different slant:
Businessman not seeking employment but business relocation - not seen I don't think before. Professional background to work if business doesn't make it.
Children 3 & 8 - no boyfriends/Girlfriends that I know of.
Living in South East England - house sold - but sensibly renting till move and wanting to rent when out in OZ - so you will see rental options - thats new!!
Not Adelaide - phew!
Wife hates her parents! Has no mates and doesnt give a toffee if they care. kids prefer munching on sweets to crying at tv!! (that might be a lie).
Beach people moving to a coast location
Been there before heaps, so all research done. Certainly aware that it is pricey and getting worse for a relocation.
I cant promise the editing wont be against us, but we gave it our best shot and tried to break free from the shackles. Didn't meet Nicky, but nobody has.
Now Ive said all this, I bet its the worst of the lot lol
Hi
Look forward to it , which part of S.E are you from ? We're moving out next month from Ipswich /Colchester .
If you don't mind me asking what stage are you at with your visa and which one? It always gets us how the visa situation is very rarely mentioned - the very thing that actually might help people .
Jan 11th 2011, 3:50 pm
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Great thread all.
That presenter has the easiest job in TV - read off formulaic scripts in the same location without having to bother speaking to the families she is talking about!
I am about 4 behind (I actually work at 9am here in UK) but looking forward to the one where someone tries to move a business across.
That presenter has the easiest job in TV - read off formulaic scripts in the same location without having to bother speaking to the families she is talking about!
I am about 4 behind (I actually work at 9am here in UK) but looking forward to the one where someone tries to move a business across.
Jan 11th 2011, 6:11 pm
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Hi
Look forward to it , which part of S.E are you from ? We're moving out next month from Ipswich /Colchester .
If you don't mind me asking what stage are you at with your visa and which one? It always gets us how the visa situation is very rarely mentioned - the very thing that actually might help people .
Look forward to it , which part of S.E are you from ? We're moving out next month from Ipswich /Colchester .
If you don't mind me asking what stage are you at with your visa and which one? It always gets us how the visa situation is very rarely mentioned - the very thing that actually might help people .
Down near Brighton. Its by the Downs but its still bleak!!
Visa declined April 2010 invited to re-apply April 2011. We were borderline on turnover required even though we had enough capital to get in. Its all about shifting goalposts and £ collapsing against the $ as the required turnover is rated in AU$. The more the £ goes down, the more our turnover has to increase! Our business has the relocations and positions all waiting ready for us and is wanted is Australia - we just were not allowed to be with it - crazy but true. Business Visas are a completely different kettle to other types - its all about what money you have and make in the UK.#
Cheers
Simon
Jan 11th 2011, 6:42 pm
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We will definitely be renting when we move out so good to hear that your story will feature rental options for a change. I didn't realise that you didn't get a preview of the entire edited version prior to airing - you must be excited/terrified to see it on Friday! Hope you're happy with the final outcome and that things work out with your visa application. 
Jan 11th 2011, 6:46 pm
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I'm really looking forward to your show Simon - just to heap on more pressure We will definitely be renting when we move out so good to hear that your story will feature rental options for a change. I didn't realise that you didn't get a preview of the entire edited version prior to airing - you must be excited/terrified to see it on Friday! Hope you're happy with the final outcome and that things work out with your visa application.
We will definitely be renting when we move out so good to hear that your story will feature rental options for a change. I didn't realise that you didn't get a preview of the entire edited version prior to airing - you must be excited/terrified to see it on Friday! Hope you're happy with the final outcome and that things work out with your visa application. Its feels like a birthday when you are a child kinda feeling. Still cant believe that we went and did the show. I hope it gives a few different angles and I hope that it is sensibly edited! 10 days filming into 45 mins is a worry!
Simon
Jan 11th 2011, 8:42 pm
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Best of luck with reapplying Simon- i'm no expert but hopefully the exchange rate has to improve
We were on another programme and I don't think i've watched it all the way through It was quite funny how they edited it for etertainment .
Cheers
We were on another programme and I don't think i've watched it all the way through It was quite funny how they edited it for etertainment .
Cheers
Jan 11th 2011, 8:58 pm
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Hi Dave
Down near Brighton. Its by the Downs but its still bleak!!
Visa declined April 2010 invited to re-apply April 2011. We were borderline on turnover required even though we had enough capital to get in. Its all about shifting goalposts and £ collapsing against the $ as the required turnover is rated in AU$. The more the £ goes down, the more our turnover has to increase! Our business has the relocations and positions all waiting ready for us and is wanted is Australia - we just were not allowed to be with it - crazy but true. Business Visas are a completely different kettle to other types - its all about what money you have and make in the UK.#
Cheers
Simon
Down near Brighton. Its by the Downs but its still bleak!!
Visa declined April 2010 invited to re-apply April 2011. We were borderline on turnover required even though we had enough capital to get in. Its all about shifting goalposts and £ collapsing against the $ as the required turnover is rated in AU$. The more the £ goes down, the more our turnover has to increase! Our business has the relocations and positions all waiting ready for us and is wanted is Australia - we just were not allowed to be with it - crazy but true. Business Visas are a completely different kettle to other types - its all about what money you have and make in the UK.#
Cheers
Simon
Good luck!
Jan 13th 2011, 10:28 am
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Re: Brisbane Floods - WDU programme resheduled
Hello all
Just received a phone call from the BBC who have informed us that they have pulled all the future Queensland episodes of Wanted Down Under from the schedules due to the floods and deaths rising in that area.
Our show which was due for airing tomorrow has been rescheduled for 28th - last day of the current series. Other families will have the same situation. The TV listings now do not count as they are swapping programmes about.
The BBC said that it would be very bad taste to air this holiday area given the recent tragedy.
We may have done the show for nothing!! Unless a big improvement. A little gutted!
Simon - Wells family
Just received a phone call from the BBC who have informed us that they have pulled all the future Queensland episodes of Wanted Down Under from the schedules due to the floods and deaths rising in that area.
Our show which was due for airing tomorrow has been rescheduled for 28th - last day of the current series. Other families will have the same situation. The TV listings now do not count as they are swapping programmes about.
The BBC said that it would be very bad taste to air this holiday area given the recent tragedy.
We may have done the show for nothing!! Unless a big improvement. A little gutted!
Simon - Wells family
Jan 13th 2011, 9:29 pm
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Re: Brisbane Floods - WDU programme resheduled
Hello all
Just received a phone call from the BBC who have informed us that they have pulled all the future Queensland episodes of Wanted Down Under from the schedules due to the floods and deaths rising in that area.
Our show which was due for airing tomorrow has been rescheduled for 28th - last day of the current series. Other families will have the same situation. The TV listings now do not count as they are swapping programmes about.
The BBC said that it would be very bad taste to air this holiday area given the recent tragedy.
We may have done the show for nothing!! Unless a big improvement. A little gutted!
Simon - Wells family
Just received a phone call from the BBC who have informed us that they have pulled all the future Queensland episodes of Wanted Down Under from the schedules due to the floods and deaths rising in that area.
Our show which was due for airing tomorrow has been rescheduled for 28th - last day of the current series. Other families will have the same situation. The TV listings now do not count as they are swapping programmes about.
The BBC said that it would be very bad taste to air this holiday area given the recent tragedy.
We may have done the show for nothing!! Unless a big improvement. A little gutted!
Simon - Wells family
In my experience Aussies are very practical people (alright, massive generalisation but there it is) and would want their area showcased to skilled people who are considering a move. But of course the production company don't want to be accused of insensitivity and I get that too. I hope the eps get shown, please keep us updated!
Jan 13th 2011, 10:11 pm
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I think the format is better now.
They are filming Australian summer /UK winter which makes Australia a lot more appealing. In previous series' you'd see people in the sun in the UK and then in fleeces in Aus
They are looking more at cost of living now. It's funny though - a few family's have decided cost of living is more expensive in Aus, but when the time came to vote on COL -they voted Aus
Today's programme said it was a change to the originally advertised show, so I'm assuming they were going to show Brisbane originally but decided in light of the floods they had better not, and showed Melbourne instead.
Edit: Just seen mattbenecci's post re: Brisbane. I think they could still show Brisbane at the end of the series but maybe mention the floods and perhaps show a number for donations of money.
They are filming Australian summer /UK winter which makes Australia a lot more appealing. In previous series' you'd see people in the sun in the UK and then in fleeces in Aus
They are looking more at cost of living now. It's funny though - a few family's have decided cost of living is more expensive in Aus, but when the time came to vote on COL -they voted Aus
Today's programme said it was a change to the originally advertised show, so I'm assuming they were going to show Brisbane originally but decided in light of the floods they had better not, and showed Melbourne instead.
Edit: Just seen mattbenecci's post re: Brisbane. I think they could still show Brisbane at the end of the series but maybe mention the floods and perhaps show a number for donations of money.
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